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Through a Different Lens

Sam Gehrke documenting noodle making with Mr. He

ChinaVine emphasizes the importance of educating English-speaking children, youth, and adults about the material and intangible culture of China. Of equal importance are the first hand experiences associated with the researchers, such as Sam Gehrke, who gather ChinaVine’s impactful material.

For Gehrke, currently a senior […]

Integrating ChinaVine into the Classroom

How can ChinaVine reach new audiences in academic environments? Previous iterations of the Vine Online blog have been used in classrooms to promote thought-provoking online discussions of educational value. By publishing intriguing posts related to Chinese art and culture, students and teachers are able to create new dialogue and opinions about the content while learning […]

Student Research Spotlight: Mary-Kate Murphy

Mary-Kate Murphy

Chinese cuisine, calligraphy, mask changing performances, and tea ceremonies; these are just some characteristics of Chinese culture that have been captured by University of Central Florida student, Mary-Kate Murphy, during her first year working on the ChinaVine project. Mary-Kate, a ChinaVine contributor, is an interdisciplinary student at the University of Central […]

ChinaVine’s First Field School

Song Zhuang (Photo Credit: Tomas Valladares – University of Oregon)

ChinaVine makes big strides this summer as Professors Doug Blandy and John Fenn will co-direct and embark on the first Beijing-Based Field School. Focusing specifically on Public Culture and Heritage, this program will offer a unique opportunity for seven students from the University […]

The Art of Tea in China

Green tea steeping

When given a cup of tea, the average American will probably not take the time to explore how the fragrance, the shape, the taste, or the story behind the tea affects their senses, or even how this cup compares to pervious cups of tea. However, these elements are […]